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Last update on July 10, 2026

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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
37
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Noah Deck Repair
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Noah Deck Repair did an outstanding job on repairing, power washing and staining my deck. They were professional and were able to accommodate my schedule. They also were able to expedite the process given that rain was in the forecast in the upcoming days. I highly recommend them for any deck repairs or staining project that you might have."
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
268
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work looks good and I had a great experience. The project manager Walter was very informative and the carpenter lance did amazing work."
2485 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CJ Construction
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+1 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would highly suggest Jeff to anyone."
Kitchen Island
Handicap Ramp
Kitchen peninsula
Exterior wall repair
vanity

+8

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Details Remodeling
5.0(
13
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Steve was great! very detail oriented and professional workman"
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda

+10

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Penny Lane Decks, LLC
4.3(
38
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick cares about the quality of his work and the satisfaction of his customers. His work is excellent and he took the time to check with me if there was a choice to be made. We are very pleased with the result and will happily employ him again."
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+23

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NEW TECH GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an absolutely amazing job building my deck. I love it! They do great work. I’ll have them do more work for me. I definitely recommend them. Thank you so much!"
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson
Lee Illinois
Lee Illinois

+25

Response time2 days
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LJ Flooring, Inc.
4.9(
9
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Similar to other reviews Luis went above and beyond to refinish my original hardwood floors. We bought our new house and were searching for someone to do the job. After sending a couple emails, and calling for basic quotes, we went on Angi and immediately after searching for professionals Luis called. He had seen we were searching and told me he would come over the same day to check the floors and give us a quote and that was it. He set up a time to choose our stain, and even grabbed some extra so we could match our Butcher Block counters to our hardwoods. Not only did he start on our floors earlier than expected, he did an amazing job with what looked like an absolute mess before he started. We’re crazy about our floors, and even noticed that before he was finished they had added an extra touch by cleaning our air vents while the grates were off. A true professional and a good person, I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you again!!"
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT

+32

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Brown Construction
5.0(
3
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+13 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric came out and power washed my deck, and it look brand new. He did a great job and I am having him to come back and fix some siding on the house for me."
New siding
New siding
New siding
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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